Job Description

Medical Records Coder Opportunity - 

Granite Hills Hospital is a 120-bed behavioral health facility care facility located in West Allis, WI. We are dedicated to offering high-quality, patient centered behavioral healthcare for the greater Milwaukee community. Our new 120-bed facility features features evidence-based treatment for adolescents, adults, and older adults.

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The Health Information Management Coder participates as an integral member of the records management team by ensuring the quality maintenance of patient information/medical records, within all laws, rules and regulations of federal and state licensing agencies, and TJC standards for the quality of patient care.  The Health Information Management Coder has the primary responsibility of assigning accurate ICD-10-CM codes upon patient discharge (inpatient and outpatient). Communicates with physicians for any related coding questions. This position will also have Health Information Analyst responsibility for carrying out activities of the Health Information Services Department in the maintenance of all patient medical records. 

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Shift differentials are paid for evening, night and weekend shifts

Responsibilities:

• Abstracts and enter Admitting/Discharge Diagnosis for inpatient/outpatient with ICD-10 diagnosis codes.

• Enters correct ICD-10 codes within 24 to 48 hours to 4 days of discharge as per corporate, facility and 3 rd party payer regulations.

• Notifies Director of HIM for missing medical records or information needed to effectively meet the need of the department.

• Complies with corporate standards of ethical coding and Queries Physicians appropriately.

• Notifies Director of HIM not completed within required time constraints and any problems or unresolved issues.

• Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Medical Records.

• Maintains confidentiality of medical records.

• Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations of federal/state agencies, TJC, and Medical Staff Bylaws regarding medical records Management.

• Knowledge of computers, fax, scanner and copy machines.

• Knowledge of 3M encoder.

• Thorough knowledge of medical records coding and medical terminology

• Consult with management to ensure that patient records are maintained within licensing standards.

• Maintain confidentiality of medical records, ensuring their release to only appropriate and authorized authorities.

• Monitor the accuracy and appropriate maintenance of medical records on every patient, insuring compliance with rules and regulations of state agencies, TJC on Accreditation of Health Organizations, and Medical Staff Bylaws.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were over $11 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has over 89,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. .

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; Graduation from a medical records program preferred
• Experience: At least one (1) year of inpatient or outpatient coding and healthcare management/medical records experience preferred
• Certification: RHIT, RHIA, CCS, or CPC preferred

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